Serving 328 students in grades 6-8, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Lower Manhattan Community Middle School's ranking?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is ranked #931 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lower Manhattan Community Middle School often compared to?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 289, Clinton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
328 students attend Lower Manhattan Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lower Manhattan Community Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lower Manhattan Community Middle School offer ?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lower Manhattan Community Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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